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APPLICATION FILED umao, 1920.

Patented June 13, 1922.

CLARENCE J. CLOUSER, OF COLUMBUS, OHIO.

SWING.

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Specification of'Letters Patent. Patented J 13 1922 Application filed August 30, 1920. Serial No. 406,745.

To all whom it may concern Be it known that I, CLARENCE J. CLoUsnn, a citizen of the United States, residing at Columbus, in the county of Franklin and State of Ohio, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Swings, of which the following is a specification.

This invention relates to improvements in swings and particularly to those designed for use by infants and small children, the object of the invention being generally to provide a swing which will be substantial and durable in construction, convenient to adjust and manipulate, and embodying novel features which will particularly contribute toward the enjoyment of those using the same.

Among the objects of the invention are to provide a swing wherein is formed a seat and an arm rest, means for effecting the suspension of the swing being directly connected with the arm rest, and to provide cables between the arm rest and the seat, which cables may be adjusted to adapt the arm rest to the particular physical requirements of those using the swing.

Another object of the invention resides in a swing which maybe economically produced, a feature which is brought about by forming initially the seat and the arm rest from the same piece of material, and in cutting the latter in such manner that both the seat and the arm rest may be economically fashioned therefrom without involving waste.

A further object of the invention resides in equipping the seat structure with a centrally located forward extension, which carries a suitable object capable of creating interest in the mind of, a child, said object being movable mounted in connection with said extension so that when the swing is in operation, the object maybe moved so that the same will impart an animate appearance, means being further provided in conjunction with said object and said extension so that the former may be swung to aninaotive position to render the seat structure readily accessible when a child is being positioned into or out of the swing.

lVith these and other objects in view, as will appear as the description proceeds, the invention accordingly consists in the novel features of construction, combinations of ele ments and arrangements of parts, hereinafter to be fully described and to have the scope thereof claims.

In the accompanying drawing, forming a part of this specification, and in which similar characters of reference denote like and corresponding parts: I

Figure 1 is a perspective view showing more particularly the improved swing structure comprising the preferred form of the invention.

Figure 2 is an enlarged detail sectional view disclosing the seat'extension and the object connected therewith.

Figure 3 is a detail sectional view disclosing the means for adjusting the cable construction between the seat and arm rest.

Referring more particularly to the drawings, the numeral 1 designates the improved swing structure comprising'the preferred form of the present invention. This swing structure is formed to include a base or seat section 2 and a curved U shaped arm rest 3. Preferably, the members 2 and 3 are formed from the same piece of wood or other material so that the same will be of identical configuration, and may be economically produced without causing waste in the material from which they are formed. The arm or back rest has its upper surface provided with eye bolts 4, to which are secured the lower diverging ends 5 of a pair of supporting cables 6, the upper ends of the latter being suitably supported in any preferred manner. By the provision of the diverging ends 5 and the location of the bolts 4, the swing structure will be rendered exceptionally stable in, operation and not likely to tilt or throw pointed out in the appended its occupant.

To connect the arm or back rest 3 with the seat section, use is made of a plurality of eye bolts 7, which are mounted upon the under surfaces of the arm rest '3 and the upper surfaces of the seat section 2, and these bolts are disposed-toreceivea cable 8, which is trained therethrough and possesses sufli cient strength to securely unite the members 2 and 3 together. t is frequently desirable that the arm rest 3 should be adjusted with respect to the base section 2, in order that the rest 3 may be properly positioned to permit the swing to be comfortably adapted to those using the same. effected by extending the ends 9 of the cable 8 in contiguous relation with adjoining portions of the cable, and in securing these ad-f This adjustment is- 8 so as to further press the sections of the clamps together, so

as to frictionally grip the adjoining portions of the cable 8 and to prevent slippage therebetween. However, when the clamps 10 are loosened, it will be manifest that the cables 8 may have their effective lengths increased or shortened so as to raise or lower the rest 3 with respect to the seat section 2. Again, the clamps 10 may be provided with inwardly disposed projections 12, which will penetrate the material forming the cables prevent slippage in the secured portions of the cables.

In connection with the seat section 2, the present invention provides a sheet metal extension 13, which has its inner end secured rigidly to the seat section and its outer end spaced from said seat section so as to be relatively resilient and capable of movement. This metallic extremity carries a suitable object 14:, which may be of any desired configuration, either animate or inanimate.- In the form illustrated, the object 14 being fashioned to resemble a horses head, but it is obvious that this form may be changed so that the same may resemble, say an automobile steering. wheel, or any other suitable object. By connecting the object 14 with the extension 18, the object may be moved upwardly and downwardly by slight hand pressure, thus creating an animate appearance which will furnish enj oyment and pleasure to the child using the swing. It will be observed that the object 14 is situated longitudinally and centrally of the seat section 2, and is disposed between the curved leg receiving edges 15 of said seat section. Therefore, in order that the said object will not furnish an obstruction in placing a child intoor removing the same from the swing, a hinge 16 is provided between the outer portion of said extension and said object, whereby the latter may be swung to assume an inactive position beneath the plane of the. extension 13, and to thereby render the seat section readily ac cessible. If desired, a resilient latch 17 may be provided in combination with the object 14 for engagement with the extension 13 for the purpose of locking the object in its active position. I

From the foregoing description, taken in 'ple and substantial construction,

conjunction with the accompanying drawing, it will be apparent that the present invention provides a swing structure which maybe economically manufactured, of simjust, and capable of affording considerable pleasure to the children using the same. It will be observed that the structure will be exceptionally stable when mounted for use,

and thereforethe likelihood of injury byreason of an infant falling from same m an accidental manner is reduced to a minimum. It will be observed also that the object 14 is of very considerable value in preventing the child from accidentally slipping out of the swing, and provides a hand hold which may be employed in retaining the occupant of the swing in position.v By this construction, the swing may beused by infants who under ordinary eonditionscould not be safely entrusted'in swing structures of average form. By reason of thefconstruction of the members 2 and 3, the device may be economically produced and by the cable construction 8 between said members, a simple fastening is provided which may be readily adjusted.

What is claimed is: r

1. In a childs swing, a seat structure capable of being suspended for oscillatory movement, a resilient metallic extension projecting from the forward edge of said seat structure, the inner end of said extension being directly connected to said seat structure so that the outer portion of said extension will be permitted to vibrate relatively to said seat structure, and a head like, object mounted upon the vibratory outer end of said extension.

2. In 1 a. childs swing, a seat structure capable of being suspended for oscillatory movement, a resilient metallic bar having its inner end secured to said seat structure, the outer end of said bar being arranged to project beyond said seat structure so as to be capable of vibrating relatively with respect thereto, a head resembling object mounted upon said bar, and a hinged connection between said bar and object serving to permit the latter to be oscillated to assume active or inactive positions, said object when in an inactive position serving to facilitate the removal or positioning of an occupant from or upon the seat structure.

In testimony whereof I affix my signature.

CLARENCE J. CLOUSER.

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